Korea’s Showbox has officially commenced international sales for its highly anticipated thriller, Colony, at the Cannes Market. This film is helmed by acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho, recognized for his blockbuster Train to Busan.

Film Overview

Currently in the production phase and projected for release in 2026, Colony unfolds at a biotechnology conference that spirals into turmoil. A rapidly mutating virus wreaks havoc, compelling authorities to quarantine the facility and trapping the survivors inside.

Stellar Cast

The film features an impressive ensemble, led by Gianna Jun, renowned for her performances in Kingdom: Ashin of the North and Assassination. She is joined by Koo Kyo-hwan, notable for his roles in Escape and Parasyte: The Grey, as well as Ji Chang-wook, celebrated for Revolver and The Worst of Evil, and Shin Hyun-been, known for Revelations and Reborn Rich.

Thematic Elements

With its evocative tagline, “As the virus spreads, the order begins to mutate,” Colony promises to integrate elements of biological horror reminiscent of Train to Busan, set within a confined and tension-filled environment.

Production and Distribution Details

The film is a collaborative production by Wowpoint and Smilegate, in partnership with Midnight Studio, while Showbox handles international distribution. This aligns with Showbox’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-concept Korean genre films to audiences worldwide.

Showbox’s Expanded Portfolio

The announcement at Cannes follows Showbox’s active participation in the Hong Kong FilMart, where the company unveiled additional projects, including Taboo: The Silent Day. This horror mystery, directed by debutant Park Kyung-kun, was filmed in Indonesia and revolves around a group of friends whose vacation in Bali turns frightful after they disturb a mysterious urn on Nyepi Day, Bali’s sacred Day of Silence.

Other noteworthy projects in Showbox’s diverse slate include:

• Big Deal: A financial crisis drama starring Lee Je-hoon.
• Once We Were Us: A romantic drama featuring Koo Kyo-hwan alongside Mun Ka-young.
• The Verdict: An Indonesian-Korean co-production.
• White Blast: A mystery thriller featuring Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, who also appears in Colony.